Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7740X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7740X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (293) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Whitehaven (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is at 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7740X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 85.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 112 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 20.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
375 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
Unknown | Unknown |